Pineapple Subsidiary SUNation Enters Installation Agreement With the Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs
24 Junio 2024 - 8:15AM
SUNation Energy, the Long Island, New York-based subsidiary of
Pineapple Energy (Pineapple), today announced that they will be
installing a custom roof-mounted solar system on the National
Training Center of the Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs,
sister national nonprofit organizations, based in Smithtown, New
York. The nonprofits breed, raise, train, and place highly trained
assistance dogs with individuals with disabilities, free of charge.
The solar installation is slated to reduce the nonprofits’
operating expenses, allowing more of their resources to go directly
towards the services they provide. Guide Dog Foundation and
America’s VetDogs both receive the highest ratings for financial
stewardship and transparency from the leading charitable watchdog
organizations. The nonprofits rely on contributions from generous
individuals, corporations, service clubs, and foundations to fund
its programs and services.
“Nothing makes me prouder than connecting the dots between
nonprofit and for-profit businesses,” Scott Maskin, Interim CEO of
Pineapple CEO and Founder of SUNation said. “These groups are near
and dear to my heart, as I act as a volunteer puppy raiser, helping
to raise future assistance dogs. To think that my efforts will
change the lives of people who are blind as well as veterans and
first responders is so incredibly gratifying.”
The project’s costs were significantly offset by a donation from
Contract Pharmacal, a global manufacturer of pharmaceutical
products, also based on Long Island. In addition to the support
from Contract Pharmacal, the project is benefitting from federal
Investment Recovery Act funding. Work is expected to begin in July
2024.
“We are grateful to receive this generous donation from Contract
Pharmacal and their dedicated team and also thank Scott at
Pineapple for putting all the pieces together,” said John Miller,
president and CEO of Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs.
“The coordination of this effort considered the unique
circumstances and needs of our staff and the activities at our
training center. This state-of-the-art system will allow us to save
money, which can be reinvested into advancing our mission and
serving more people in the years ahead.”
The nonprofit organizations offer guide dogs for individuals who
are blind or have low vision, and a variety of assistance dogs
trained specifically for veterans, active-duty service members, and
first responders with disabilities, including mobility service
dogs; PTSD service dogs; hearing dogs; and seizure response dogs.
Both organizations also provide facility dogs, offering assisted
animal therapy as part of the rehabilitation process at military
and VA medical centers, pediatric hospitals, schools and centers
for children and adults with disabilities, and more. In March,
America’s VetDogs received the prestigious 2024 Community Service
Citizens Award from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.
“There was absolutely no hesitation when asked to help the Guide
Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs. Philanthropy is deeply rooted
in our family-owned and operated business and woven into each of
our 1,300 employees,” Mark Wolf, President of Contract Pharmacal,
noted. “It also doesn’t hurt that our headquarters are so close
together and their work is supported by my favorite hockey team,
the New York Islanders! But in all seriousness, we lead by example,
and want to recognize the amazing work that these organizations do
every day.”
About Pineapple Energy
Pineapple is focused on growing leading local and regional
solar, storage, and energy services companies nationwide. Our
vision is to power the energy transition through grass-roots growth
of solar electricity paired with battery storage. Our portfolio of
brands (SUNation Energy, Hawaii Energy Connection, E-Gear,
Sungevity, and Horizon Solar Power) provide those within the
Residential and Commercial sectors an end-to-end product offering
spanning solar, battery storage, and grid services.
About SUNation Energy
SUNation Energy, a Pineapple Energy company, is the solar and
energy expert trusted by over 9,000 homeowners, businesses and
municipalities since 2003 for professionally installing the highest
quality equipment with an exceptional customer experience. With
offices in Ronkonkoma, NY and Tampa, FL, SUNation Energy offers the
complete in-house sustainable energy experience including
residential and commercial solar installation, community solar,
roofing, backup battery storage, EV charging, and more. Their
not-for-profit corporation, SUNation Cares, also provides the gift
of free electricity for life to Veterans and their families.
SUNation was recently recognized as NYSERDA Quality Solar Installer
Platinum Status in 2024, one of five solar companies in New York to
achieve platinum status and the only on Long Island.
Contacts:Scott MaskinInterim Chief Executive
Officer+1 (631) 823-7131scott.maskin@pineappleenergy.com
Pineapple Investor Relations+1 (952)
996-1674IR@pineappleenergy.com
Mike Rosen or Allison StorckGuide Dog Foundation and America’s
VetDogs+1 (631)
930-9000Mike.Rosen@GuideDog.orgAllison@GuideDog.org
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